Sergeant York's Son and Grandson Discuss Gary Cooper's Portrayal of the General
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- WWI army soldier Alvin C. York is remembered by his grandson, Col. Gerald E. York, and his son Andrew Jackson York at the 2019 TCM Classic Film Festival.
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Andy York passed away this morning he was 92 years young 10/20/22 he was a great man and a very good friend you will be missed very much Andy
Will be 70 my next birthday, and this movie will never grow old, a true story of an American icon.
Happy Birthday! And God Bless You, In JESUS Name. Amen 🙏
What a treasure! My Great Grandfather W C Phillips was a minister in the church of Christ and was good friends with both Alvin and Gracie York. He would have lunch with them after worship service.
There have been many great Tennesseean’s throughout our Republics history and Sergeant Alivn York is at the top of the list.
Being in the Church of.Christ my entire life we always emphasized that we had no man made creed. The church’s foundation was the Bible.
Yet, because Alvin’s church had no creed “except the Bible” it wasn’t recognized as an established, recognized religion.
No, it’s just the one Jesus preached on earth. It was His kingdom that He died for, was buried, then arose to go back to heaven.
YOU ARE SO LUCKY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY TOO. MUCH RESPECT.
Did your Great Grandfather inspire Walter Brennan's character?
@@elliottbronstein1214 very good question
GOD BLESS
For those who have the opportunity, the York home is available to tour. Although Pall Mall is still very remote and not exactly easy to get to, its worth the trip.
I took that opportunity last summer. Even made a few short videos on my channel while there. Very worth the trip indeed. The fact that it is remote is what makes it great
I've been there several times. It is worth the trip.
I'm 38 and I watch Sergeant York at least twice a month sometimes more
why?
@@danielstanwyck2812 you seem a little dense.......
Me too ❤
The scene on top of the,mountain won Cooper,an Oscar.
I met Mr. Andrew Jackson York at the Alvin York State Park back in about 2003. He was a delight and very informative. He passed away in 2022 at 92. RIP Mr. York.
If the documented history is correct, he was a gentle man with a big heart, with the cunning of a wolf and the ferocity of a lion. A true hero.
and a lifelong alcoholic.
@@TheShootist And I suppose you’re Mr. Perfect? Think before you speak next time, nerd.
@@WarriorGrind some people have gone through experience s in their own life that.other.people haven't endured
The "documentation" of Sgt. Yorks's act of heroism was hastily done by officers who had an agenda that benefitted them as much or more than it did York. There were 16 other men that day with York all of whom who contributed to his success who were not recognized at all.
@@TheShootist do you mean Alvin York was a lifelong alcoholic?
The ENTIRE York family should be considered a national treasure they continue to be OUTSTANDING Americans to this day. God Bless
I was honored to meet Andrew Jackson York and his brother George Herbert Buxton York in 1995 at their father's home in Pall Mall, TN. Both gentlemen told me about their father and shared insights about his life and the example he set for all future generations. I also saw the church that Alvin attended, the cemetery where Alvin and Miss Gracie are buried, as well as the grave of Pastor Pile. One thing that stood out was the quietness and serenity of that area. Absolutely amazing !!!!!!!!
Re; Cooper’s love of guns. It is one of my lasting memories of the film that he so lovingly handled the Springfield rife he was issued,. and so expertly handled it.
Yeah but Gary Cooper using the luger instead of the 1911 breaks my heart
I met Andrew at the historical site. My grandmother knew Sgt. York. I had been to the gravesite many times with my grandmother.
What a legacy. Thanks you, York Family, for your service.
My Mother was given the middle name of York, but no relation, because Granddaddy wanted her to be strong! She is at 99 years young!
Lol well it work
Praise The LORD!
my grandfather was friends with Alvin York and made several trips from Texas to Tennessee to visit. He was notified of Alvin's passing and was invited to the funeral but to my knowledge, he was unable to attend. Alvin was born in '87 and grandad was born in '89. My grandfather was a Christian as was Alvin. To my knowledge, neither of them drank .
Gerald York was not only an Army colonel, he was a great one. What a calm, collected leader with abundant intelligence and charm.
Valor is a virtue....but it is the virtue that ensures all the rest.
When I was in Boot Camp I was in training with Jimmy York. I went on pass with him one night and meet his father Major York at his house in Columbia South Carolina. I was at Fort Jackson Nov.to Feb. 1968.
Thank You For Your Service Sir.🙏💕⚔🇺🇸💕⚔🙏
I have never seen this video before. So glad I have now.
Sgt Alvin York... great Tennessean... great American.
I grew up in Pall Mall Tennessee even though I was born the same year that Mr. Alvin York passed away. I did get to Fish with his grandson Jeff York. At the grist mill as a young boy.
THIS WAS WONDERFUL - MY WIFE AND BOTH WATCHED THIS VIDEO AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT - THANKS FOR POSTING IT - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love every time TCM plays this movie! Just finished watching this morning. What an honor and priviledge to have a local hero. I live just on the side of Crossville, Tn. Thank you.
What memories that brings back! I never met his son or grandson (wish I had). One of the favorite chapters of my book (pages 45-51 in the hardcover version)is "Graduating and Going to Work in "Hillbilly" country". I took over the route in the 'Hill' country of Tennessee from C. R. Byrd who was retiring from Greenwald Shoe Co, after many years. C. R. convinced Sgt. York to meet me in the house that that state of Tennessee had given him., even though he was not well at the time. Sgt. York spoke about our great country (nothing about the war) and the importance of educating our youth properly. I always treasured meeting an listening to his old Scottish-English accent which was common in the Sequatchie valley of Tennessee at the time.
I am truly saddened as to what is happening to our corrupt educational system today, which does not bode well for the future of our country.
NOW THIS IS SPECTACULAR AND HISTORICAL. GREAT RESPECT FOR THIS FAMILY. SGT, YORK IS A GREAT FILM. GOD LOVES THESE GUYS. I HAVE TO VISIT THIS HOME TO SHOW RESPECT.
A truly great story, and a great family. My mom showed me Sargent York when I was a kid. I still love the movie and will show my kids when they’re old enough to understand it.
I love this story of a life well lived not for self only, but for a very grateful nation of future generations.
Wonderful to see and hear the York family here and talk about the movie and the man. Thank you TMC!!
I am part of the York family and Sergeant York is my distant cousin
I fell in love with "Miss Gracey" at 11 years old, when this was on TV one night in the late great 60's of old.
York insisted that they hire a virgin to play his wife. The actress was 15 I recall, and it stuck me that Cooper seems to be so shy in his scenes with her, This though he was quite the ladies’ man.
Joan Leslie, at such a young age, starred in two of the greatest patriotic films ever. SERGEANT YORK and YANKEE DOODLE DANDY.
You’re not 20 yet and have starred opposite James Cagney and Gary Cooper!! Both films so important in WW II America!
Her interviews, if you can find any on here, are wonderful.
Gary Cooper was a BIG star. She was nobody. The day they met she didn’t know how to act.
“What do I call him? Mr. Cooper? Do I speak if he doesn’t speak to me?”
Gary came to her, and took her hand in both his. He smiled down at her and said,”Hiddy Miss Gracie.”
All her nervousness disappeared. And wasn’t she beautiful in that film?
Loving the movie so much the first time I ever saw it, in a movie theater no less, it was easy to just suspend reality.
He was too old for her. But it was Alvin and Gracie. So he was plenty young in my eyes.
I would have loved talking to Alvin York. I saw this movie again yesterday. It is one of the best "feel good" movies I have ever seen. To me, this is what a movie should show. I believe many movies today send out bad messages to people. Some are so ridiculous. The film makers today should see this.
We had the great pleasure of meeting Andrew at the Sgt York homeplace one afternoon. Nobody else around and it was beyond wonderful for two hours. The movie is great BUT read the real life story - the movie of course takes a lot of liberties. The property in Pall Mall, TN is truly truly one of the most magical historical places I have ever been. Pall Mall is not easy to get to.
Andy passed away this morning
The highway is # 127 in Fentress Co, TN. It is NOT hard to find. It is such a peaceful place to visit! Alvin's family members are still in the area. Andy passed away. I have a picture of Andy with my uncle Earl and also my grandson, Casey.
Cant tell you how many times I have watched this movie
God bless Alvin York. I was introduced to the 1941 film by my grandparents 9 years ago when I was 16 years old. I am now 25 and it still resonates with me on what type of man I want to be... a God-fearing, proud American. I am now 25, fresh out of college and yet this film still hits home to me and remains a staple among my favorite movies. I hope to visit his home someday and potentially meet one of the York family members.
We met Andrew while vacationing 25 years ago. Wonderful man! He answered all my questions but couldn't answer why his Dad had a mustache but Gary Cooper was clean shaven in the movie. Thank you for sharing this video!
Father,Grandfather,Son,Grandson of the York family.
Blessings to the family and all who were there. I think it was June Lockhart's first acting role (as Sgt. York's sister).
One of my favorite movies of all time. And I love Alvin York.❤
We saw Sargent York historic site just by chance.
In spring of 2023 my wife and I stopped at the York homestead. We toured the house and then went outside into the side yard. I immediately noticed the rock outcropping up on the mountainside a couple miles away. I immediately knew what it was and immediately made tears came to my eyes! God Bless Alvin York! And his family and all he did education post war! We also visited hit gravesite nearby.
Thats one of my favorite movies.
York was awesome also Audy Murphy
Great clip...many thanks to TCM .
York was actually Commissioned a Major during ww2.
Alvin C York Vetearns Hospital,Murfressboro,Tennessee.
I was in the first grade with Gerald York in the early 50s at Elemetary school in Nashville TN. at Trevecca Nazarene College . MS.Spurells little two room School. His Dad was a student at Trevecca college as so was my Dad...I think that was 1952 or 53....
We shared the same desk.
😊😊😊
Great movie......needs to be out in BLUERAY !
SALUTE to this Patriot ! WOW, 65 and seems I am only now hearing about this Great man, seems I remember the movie as a child but don't think I ever saw it, with the History of this nation being eroded and intentionally removed it is sad to think that one day he may be smeared as many other historical figures are today !
Not as long as we stand together as Americans for what is true, what is good and what is wholesome and pure. Nothing more, nothing less. Integrity and virtue are characteristics we have forgotten to instill and pass on to this generation.
It's because of the soldier, protecting our freedoms, are we able to produce movies like this and to watch them.
My wife Karen and I both went to Trevecca with Gerald York. He brought a family copy of the movie to see on a Friday night, which we the College saw in McClurkan Auditorium.
Thank you preserving this
My father served in the 2nd Infantry Division artillery in France in WWI. He was 17 when he reached France. He said the American people would never know what they went through over there. The depression actually started in the Plains early, so he went into a recruiting station about three years after the war to rejoin and get a new start. They ran him out, saying he was too young to be in the Army. Imagine... three years after the war. He brought in his discharge and they signed him up. They were iron men in those days. I still have newspaper clippings of the IRS pursuing Sgt. York for some alleged debt he owed the country. This while he lay on his eventual death bed. Funny, you don't hear this gratitude from his country mentioned much.
Joe Lewis also
I remember being a young boy going to the York mill Andy York sitting on the front porch talking to my dad. Y.A.I class of1982
That was great. I am surprised no David Crockett York? Thank you TCM and the York's from TN.
Should be introduced as Col. York (Ret.)
This is so wonderful.
..that was the great America before..
when people prayed before eating and before going to bed...
and were thankful for what they had.
Happy Birthday June Lockhart (96) who potrayed Rosey York in Sergeant York (1941)
For years I thought that mother York was local talent, but in fact was an accomplished stage,actress. She and Joan Leslie,were wonderful.
Every school child needs to see that movie of a true American patriot!
What an awesome family!!!
Alvin York is my distant cousin
My mom grew up in Pall Mall were he was from she knows his family really well and i try to go out that any time i get a chance i dont live very far away but stay pretty busy i like taking my kids to the park by the old mill
We're all distant cousins.
My mother was granddaughter of Jake York and his dad were brothers. From Canada and Pierceland
My Cousin too, Through my great uncle Carlton Nichols
My cousin too through My great uncle Carlton Nichols
I cannot find my favorite line from the movie anyplace online. It actually goes with my name tag. Before being drafted Alvin York is teaching his Sunday School Class, and a student asks him if the Bible is always right. Alvin York replies, “There ain’t nothing in the Book that ain’t the Truth!”
Alvin C. York 1887 - 1964
I Watched This Movie last , Weekend , I L♥️VE THIS MOVIE & COULDN’T OF BEEN ANY BETTER , EXCEPT LONGER ♥️‼️➕⚜️GODS🕊➕ BLESSINGS TO “ ALL “ , I 🔸Also Loved “ ALL THE ACTORS 🔸 “ IN THE MOVIE 🇺🇸 ⚜️ SERGEANT YORK ⚜️🇺🇸
Can you imagine today's generation can't figure out whether to use the men's or women's bathroom. Look at the great heritage we have. How did this nation fall apart so badly?😭
Liberals
It has fallen apart because the silent majority has waited a bit too long to stand and speak up against all this tyranny. TY Sgt. York and the York family for your service to our grateful nation. God Bless. From a fellow Tennessean.
It can be changed back to the country that most of us love. When men are strong enough to stand up for our country and what is fair and right. It will take strong men, with the will to win back what has been lost .
Well our generation (baby boomers) frittered away what we had and never fought for it
Katy It will take strong noble WOMEN too
An amazing American family. So sad that so much is being done to destroy the values of a nation that produced such men.
It is a shameful thing and needs to be stopped. Our people deserve so much more than to have our country destroyed by degenerates that hate our country .
@@Katy-ul9bj I'm sure that you and Jim think as you have written, but Alvin York and so many others served their country so that it could be a place where many diverse opinions and ideas could; be discussed without relegating those with whom we disagree to being "degenerates". Open your ears, eyes, and minds and maybe you can see this.
This is one of my favorite movies. "Jim-town" "It air." :-)
It depicted a world very different from ours. Daniel Boone would not have felt all that uncomfortable having supper with the Yorks.
Great video!!
wow just amazing
Check out Sgt. Paul Huff, Cleveland, TN Also a great man and highly decorated as Sgt. York
a true american hero and legend, god bless
Disgusting what the IRS did to him,
What exactly happened between him and the IRS
Farm boy is always good at handling rifle
I am a part of Sergeant York‘s family he is my distant cousin
My daddy was raised in that part of Tn. Till the day he passed he talked that special English, he always said he hoped someone, translation helped someone. Those mountain people were hard working and honest to a fault. Wish this country still had that type of people instead of the communist northern type s
Back in the early 70's, in the southeast corner of Alabama, I knew a older farmer who would say he hoped (helped) someone.
oh @cathy stewart, you are blessed to have that heritage. We were blown away by the Pall Mall area. You can FEEL God in that Valley
Sgt York I believe in WWII was promoted to major. I think he stayed state side because of his age and health.
When you think Calvin York was awarded The Medal of Honour, a man of great dignity and a selfless patriot with deep moral values and on the other extreme, Douglas Macarthur was awarded the Medal of Honour for political reasons.
Alvin not Calvin.
We need more Americans like him.
I Saw that film year's ago and I don't think that I could have done what he did capturing 132 German Prisoners of war single handley whilst being shot at and let Me ask this Question howmany more Men and Women could do the Samething
One son Andrew Jackson York,named after a former president.
I watched this movie a long long time ago. Along with “ No time for Sargents “. Both are wonderful shows but one is comedy.
Andrew you are my 6th cousin. My grandma was a Lane and grew up in Graysville.
I’m a Nichols and distant cousin of Alvin York
I personally knew both men!!
The episode where York and his mule were struck by lightning didn't happen. Very effective in the movie, though.
To Steve w amen to that
York did not act alone. The other men in his company have, even today, failed to be recognized for their heroism. Why York allowed himself to be used by his superiors and made into an exclusive hero is a mystery to me. He appeared to have otherwise been a good man. The movie is almost completely, Hollywood mythology.
what a hero srg york no such men in 2022 .the worlds loss
Contrary to the title, SGT York was a noncom, not a general. COL York couldn't have served in Korea, as the moderator mistakenly said.
Alvin York is my Cousin, through my Great Uncle Carlton Nichols
are any of you yorks familiar with noah francis york from edmondson county,ky. (deceased) ?
Alvin C York was not a general, do your homework
Cool story if it was true, but of course it tells a story instead of the story. Sgt. York was only one of sixteen soldiers in that battle. There is a new documentary that actually tells. the true story of went. on that day. The York family has been living off that name since WWI.
Unfortunately with all that is going on right now with this 'great reset', Sergeant York and the legacy he left behind will continue to go down like the Titanic as is the whole western way of life, surely the 'end of days'.
related to my wife, I think Brooks
I'm wondering which York was A Marine? Thank you.
No he was AUS ( Army of the United States )
@@nikkolettguyer4913 I asked that question because I was in Boot Camp 1974 with a Marine who said he was related to Sgt York.
Would be my 4th and 5th cousins.
BROWN SHOES?
Try the 21st century. He looks sharp.
Why would he try to make a dollar off of what his grandfather would not
What a sin that this is all built on a 100 years lie. The truth always comes out.
May I suggest another American's name for a descendant? Alvin.
Aq
General?? What are you, Chinese??
Thanks for the video! It appears Sgt. York was quite a man. I'm a Vietnam era military helicopter pilot. I'm also have over 1,500 combat flying hours and I come across this. "No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God."
(that is a quote from George Bush when he was vice-president! I'm also a lifelong atheists' who is actually more of an "antitheist" person. Religion is truly the cancer of the intellect of our planet.
Just stop.
No it's not, drama queen. Atheism has killed more people than any other belief system.
TY Mr. Stokes for your service and bravery. How a man can fly 1500 hours worth of combat missions and still considers himself an atheist or antitheist is far beyond reason. It takes more faith to believe in yourself and or fellow man than it does to believe in a Benevolent Creator GOD. I pray you will seek HIM (CHRIST) while HE may still be found. Many Blessings sir.
Such disrespect you display. Aside from stroking your self-importance, I see no purpose in posting your rant. It bears no relation to the video, the York family or anything else in the discussion. The most egotistical, cold hearted people I know of have been exactly as you describe yourself to be. You should have left it after your first two sentences, after which not only your grammar and punctuation, but your spelling brings into question your ability to post a comprehensible statement. As @Patrick Lewis put it so well, "Just stop."
Brown shoes and a dark suit? WTF?
Blue suit. Come into the 21st century thats wtf.